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  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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1. Delete Turnitin Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Turnitin - Plagiarism Checker:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Turnitin using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Turnitin to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your Turnitin account, contact Turnitin via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify Turnitin of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to turnitininc.help@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete Turnitin on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Turnitin - Plagiarism Checker".


3. Delete Turnitin on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Turnitin - Plagiarism Checker" and Click "Uninstall".



6 details about Turnitin app

1. Some critics have alleged that use of this proprietary software violates educational privacy as well as international intellectual-property laws, and exploits students' works for commercial purposes by permanently storing them in Turnitin's privately held database.

2. Founded in 1997, it gives its licenses to universities and high schools who then use the software as a service (SaaS) website to check submitted documents against its database and the content of other websites with the aim of identifying plagiarism.

3. The software has been a source of controversy, with some students refusing to submit, arguing that requiring submission implies a presumption of guilt.

4. Results can identify similarities with existing sources and can also be used in formative assessment to help students learn to avoid plagiarism and improve their writing.

5. Students may be required to submit work to Turnitin as a requirement of taking a certain course or class.

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